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Alex Aster
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The Baby Dragon Bookshop: THE cozy bookish fantasy romance you NEED in 2026 (The Baby Dragon series)
by A. T. Qureshi
Published Feb 12, 2026
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About this book
Emmy lives for her dragon-fueled business, finding comfort in the quiet rhythm of her life and the company of her small, fire-breathing companions. Her peaceful world is upended by the arrival of Luke, a man she considers her professional rival and personal irritant. When both seek funding from the same local investor, they are forced into an unexpected ultimatum: prove their magical business acumen by rehabilitating a crumbling, failing bookshop that caters to baby dragons.
The stakes are high, and the environment is volatile—literally. As they navigate the challenges of managing a shop that is as prone to accidental fires as it is to chaos, Emmy and Luke are thrust into constant, forced proximity. What begins as a battle of wits and professional pride slowly shifts as the demands of the bookshop require them to set aside their animosity and work in tandem.
Amidst the dusty shelves and the adorable, mischievous dragons, their fiery rivalry begins to soften. As they balance the survival of the bookstore against their own stubborn hearts, Emmy must decide if the competition is the only thing driving them together, or if a deeper spark is waiting to be discovered.
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What readers are saying
Tonna RuthMagically romantic!
"Rivals to lovers, cozy smalltown romance full of the baby dragons we love.... so cute! Emmy and Luke were set out to win but didn't expect that battling eachother would lead to a future they didn't see coming and a love beyond their dreams. Such a fun read, loved every moment! ["
February 28, 2026 Verified Purchase
That Disney Babesuper cute read
"Bestie… a bookshop with baby dragons?? I’m already moving in 🐉📚✨ This one was whimsical, cozy, and ridiculously cute. The kind of magical read that just makes you happy. ["
March 13, 2026 Verified Purchase
CharleneExcellent read!
"Dragons and China's keep their riders safe. In this enemy to lovers story. You'll laugh, cry ANF hope for the best for the two main characters. It is worth the read. ["
March 13, 2026 Verified Purchase
nina_chan01Charming but flawed
"Emmy decided that Luke was her enemy when he broke her little sister's heart, and that the best revenge was getting him to fall for her and then ghost him. Years later, they have competing businesses that are given the chance to compete for funding in a deal that's forcing them to spend time together. Now, Emmy is remembering that Luke is more than just incredibly handsome, and a lot of the things she thought were facts are proving to be false. Will working side by side lead to more? It's an okay romance with charming moments and the fun inclusion of baby dragons and chimera. Emmy is a little too high-strung for my tastes, but Luke is so wonderful that he balances her out and gives the story room to breathe in between Emmy's spiraling. I did greatly enjoy that Emmy eventually talked it out and realized that it's not up to her to have everything perfect for everyone and that she's surrounded by adults who can take care of themselves. It's a great little message and shows a lot of growth for a character who seemed set on focusing on things in the past instead of moving towards the future. Unfortunately, I'm not a fan of how the story is told: short, choppy sentences that feel like ideas quickly put to paper, instead of fully formed paragraphs. There's no flow to how the story is told. It gets tiring to read when it's full of stops that should have been connections. Thank you to NetGalley and Avon for the read. ["
May 20, 2026
